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Myket Lotion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Myket Lotion also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Myket Lotion is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Myket Lotion have been listed ahead. These side effects of Myket Lotion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Myket Lotion's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Myket Lotion has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Myket Lotion related warnings section.
Myket Lotion can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Myket Lotion in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Myket Lotion contraindications section.
Additionally, Myket Lotion may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Myket Lotion is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Myket Lotion is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Myket Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Myket can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Myket right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Myket Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Myket is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Myket Lotion on the Kidneys?
Myket is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Myket Lotion on the Liver?
Effects of Myket on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Myket Lotion on the Heart?
Myket is rarely harmful for the heart.
Myket Lotion should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Myket Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Myket Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Myket Lotion.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Myket Lotion you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Myket Lotion is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Myket Lotion in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Myket Lotion
Taking Myket Lotion with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Myket Lotion
Taking Myket Lotion with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, ideally Myket can't be used for hemorrhoids condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat and prevent hemorrhoids.
Yes, you can use Myket on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Myket contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.
No, Myket does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Myket can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
Yes, shampoo form of Myket blocks the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp when used along with finasteride. Clinical studies have found this combination to be safe and effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792-793
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177